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D221 BPA

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,699 mi
Last recorded3,699 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 BPA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 3,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo has evidence of leakage but no fluid leak visible

Fail 27 Oct 2025 3,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake servo has evidence of leakage but no fluid leak visible

Pass 28 Aug 2024 2,829 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 2,817 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter torn. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Runner mount insecure not bolted to the floor. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cooling fan not cutting in.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle/differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear bumpers not fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2014 2,777 miles

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 22 Feb 2014 2,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheelarch

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,129 miles

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/ brake hose ferrule

slight oil leak engine/ rear diff

Fail 11 Feb 2013 2,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside

exhaust deteriorated/ minor leak

front floor has a hole caused by corrosion not within perscribed area

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished advise replacement

oil leak from engine/ rear diff

Fail 31 May 2011 96,288 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2005 88,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 88,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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D221 BPA is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D221 BPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D221 BPA is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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